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This two visit class is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the basics of throwing clay on a pottery wheel. This is a fun, 2-hour class of guided instruction to help you create up to four of your own functional pieces. This class can hold up to five people. It is perfect for a date night or a group of friends/family. Individuals are more than welcome to sign up. This event is for adults 21+ only. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages.

You have the option to come twice to glaze your piece or you can choose your glaze colors and have it done for you. ( the second visit will be at least one week later)

Most work will be ready for pick up three weeks later. A courtesy email will be sent letting you know exactly when your pieces are done. Pieces can be picked up Wednesday nights during Lowell Makes Open House from 6-9PM. You can also contact the instructor to set up an alternative time if that does not work. Your art will be held no longer than one month after an email has been sent stating the work is finished.

Your ticket includes all materials and kiln firing fees.

Prerequisites: None

Max students: 5

Lowell Makes Members are entitled to a 20% discount after the costs of materials.

Instructor Bio:

Chelsi Hanley grew up in Lowell Massachusetts, currently a city with a vastly growing art community. Chelsi attended Lowell High School from 2004- 2008, where she grew a fast connection and love for ceramics. She carried this love to college where she pursued a degree in Fine Arts. Chelsi attended the University of Massachusetts in Lowell from 2008 to 2013. Here she primarily concentrated in dark room photography, sculpture, and ceramics. Part of the reason she acquired the liking for these three mediums is the hands on connection she can make with the material. Chelsi was the art teacher at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell where she helped youth gain inspiration for their art and life; between 2011 and 2014. Chelsi was the manager of the Ceramic Studio, Indigo Fire, in Belmont, Massachusetts. Chelsi continued her education after college at MudFlat in Somerville, Massachusetts, where she took classes and an independent study. Currently she is growing her pottery collection and is the owner of The Pottery Mill, located inside Lowell Makes.